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Topic: English, Modern Classic
Related Book: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness: Wolf Brother
Book Creator: Michelle Paver
Twelve-year-old Torak sees his father murdered by the bear. With his dying breath, he asks his son to make him a promise. Alone, wounded, terrified and on the run, Torak must now lead the bear to the Mountain of the World Spirit – a mountain that no one has ever found before. But can Torak keep his promise?
A terrifying quest commences in a world of wolves, tree spirits and Hidden People, a world in which trusting a friend means risking your life.
Themes: History | Adventure | Nature
Topic: Maths, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics
Related Book: The Truth Detective
Book Creator: Tim Harford
The world is often full of bamboozling headlines and numbers that don’t add up. But don’t panic. Within these pages you will transform into a Truth Detective, hunting down the truth about the world around you.
A must read for curious kids from presenter of BBC Radio 4’s “More or Less”, Tim Harford and with wonderful illustrations to enjoy by Ollie Mann.
***LONGLISTED for the SLA’s Information Book Awards 2024***
Themes: Politics | Maths | News
Topic: English, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Politics
Related Book: What Do YOU Think?
Book Creator: Matthew Syed, Kathy Weeks
Get young people thinking critically, rethinking comfortably and communicating effectively in an increasingly opinionated world.
From the author of the bestselling hit You Are Awesome, comes a new positive and empowering guide to help kids form their own opinions and communicate them with confidence and kindness, supported by a range of activities to use in class.
Themes: Critical thinking | Politics | Language | Communication
Topic: English, Growing up, Life changes, Race & identity
Book Creator: Nadine Aisha Jassat
How do you tell a story no one wants to hear? A page-turning mystery and quest for the truth, exploring race, identity and the power of your voice, from acclaimed writer Nadine Aisha Jassat. Perfect for KS2 readers.
Themes: Mystery | Truth | Identity | Friendship | Community
Hear a reading from the author here.
Topic: Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Science
Related Book: What You Need to Know About AI
Book Creator: Brian David Johnson
What actually is AI? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy your bedroom…? The only book you need on AI from futurist and expert Dr Brian David Johnson – for all curious, fact-gobbling kids. Perfect for curious KS2 readers!
Themes: Computers | Science | Artificial Intelligence | IT | STEM
Topic: English
Related Book: Geomancer: In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen
Book Creator: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Inspire children to practise creative writing skills with one of the best storytellers writing today: Kiran Millwood Hargrave. The activities included are for use alongside Kiran’s dazzling Geomancer series. They are suitable for literacy or library sessions.
Themes: World-building inspired by Nature | The Magic of Trees | Objects from the Natural World | Creating Nature-Conscious Characters
Topic: Growing up, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: You Are Awesome
Book Creator: Matthew Syed
Be Awesome, Go Big is a package to help Year 6 students transition into Year 7. It can be used by students and parents at home or in school with teachers in class. It is designed to be motivational, helpful and reassuring and to help young people feel valued, loved, encouraged and equipped for the journey ahead.
A project from PiXL Club and Hachette Children’s Group.
Topic: Climate change, Geography, PSHE & Citizenship, Science
Related Book: Toxic
Book Creator: Mitch Johnson
Themes: The Amazon Rainforest | Amazon Amphibians | Deforestation
Subject checklist: PSHE | Citizenship | Art, Design and Technology | Geography |x Science
The activities included here are suitable for the classroom or library sessions. They are based on the environmental themes in Toxic by Mitch Johnson.
Topic: Climate change, English
Related Book: Zeina Starborn and the Emerald King
Book Creator: Hannah Durkan
The Zeina Starborn series is a richly inventive fantasy series filled with explorers, inventors, and mighty sky whales.
Themes: World Building | Creating Characters | Descriptive Writing | Explorers and Inventors | Pollution
Topic: English
Related Book: Which Way to Anywhere
Book Creator: Cressida Cowell
Which Way to Anywhere is an out-of-this-world adventure series from the bestselling author of How to Train Your Dragon.
Themes: Intelligence | Creativity | Empathy
Topic: English, PSHE & Citizenship
Related Book: Geomancer: In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen
Book Creator: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Discussion questions for Geomancer the fantasy trilogy from bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave. These questions are ideal for use in class and book group sessions with children in years 5 and 6.
Themes: The Natural World | Adventure | Fantasy | Earth Magic
Topic: Empathy, Growing up, LGBTQ+, Life changes, Mental Health, Non-Fiction, PSHE & Citizenship, Race & identity
Related Book: How to Grow Up and Feel Amazing!
Book Creator: Dr. Ranj Singh
Filled with easy-to-understand explanations, down-to-earth advice and cheeky illustrations, this growing-up guide by trusted paediatrician Dr Ranj is perfect for boys aged 10+ who want to discover the confidence to be the very best version of themselves.
Themes: Gender and Identity | Growing up | Mental Health and Body Confidence | Developing Healthy Relationships